Intel’s journey into the desktop GPU market continues to evolve, and it doesn’t stop with their latest “Battlemage” graphics cards. Recent news confirms that Intel remains committed to introducing the next-gen “Celestial & Druid” architectures as planned.
### Intel’s Steadfast Push into Desktop GPUs
As we gear up for the anticipated mid-December release of Intel’s Battlemage architecture, there’s growing curiosity about what lies ahead for Intel in the desktop GPU arena. While there’s been some skepticism due to Intel’s historically rocky GPU launches and a “sluggish” business pace, insights from credible industry insider @jaykihn0 suggest that Intel’s future in this space remains bright. The planned Celestial and Druid GPU lineups are progressing as expected.
In a recent social media update, @jaykihn0 clarified, “Last dGPU? Desktop Celestial and Druid are as planned as ever. I’m afraid you’ve gotten Intel’s commitment to laptop dGPUs and desktop dGPUs mixed up.”
The leaker further elaborated that Intel’s strategy involves staying consistent with desktop GPU deliveries while ramping up their mobile iGPU capabilities to level them with desktop models. This signals Intel’s dual focus: scaling their mobile GPUs while continuing with dedicated desktop GPUs.
Looking ahead, Intel’s forthcoming Celestial series is set to supersede Battlemage, boasting the anticipated “Xe3” architecture. Unfortunately, detailed specs remain under wraps. Similarly, Intel’s “Druid” is expected to showcase the “Xe-Next” architecture, poised to compete with future generational counterparts. It’s clear that Intel’s desktop GPU pursuits are far from concluded, with much more to unfold in the coming years.
For now, the gaming world watches closely as Intel prepares to roll out its Arc Battlemage SKUs. These upcoming releases will be pivotal in showing how Intel plans to steer its future in the desktop GPU business.
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